DOCUMENT GUIDE
Convert a PDF for editing
Create an editable copy in Google Docs or Microsoft Word and keep the original PDF for printing.
Use Google Docs
- On a computer, upload the PDF to Google Drive.
- Right-click the PDF and select Open with → Google Docs.
- Edit the resulting document. Compare it with the original, especially tables, diagrams, and answer spaces.
Google Drive’s PDF conversion instructions
Use Microsoft Word
- In desktop Word, choose File → Open and select the PDF.
- Confirm that Word can create a converted copy.
- Review the layout, then use Save As to save an editable Word document (.docx).
Microsoft’s instructions for opening PDFs in Word
Export from Adobe Acrobat
In Acrobat on the web, choose Convert → Export a PDF. Select your PDF, choose Microsoft Word and DOCX, then convert and download. Open the .docx in Word or upload it to Google Drive and open it in Google Docs.
Adobe’s PDF export instructions
Before sharing or printing
Text-heavy PDFs usually convert best. Scans may require text recognition, and worksheets may need fixes to borders, images, page breaks, and response lines. Check the edited copy against the original and follow the resource license.